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Queen Kalipana took a deep breath. This was the first good news that she had heard in sometime. And it was getting even better. The scans from outside the palace showed that there was significantly less fighting than there was before. At least the register of blaster fire from around the city were subsiding for the time.

"This seems all to easy, Carth."

"Its is unusual for the Mandalorians to quit. They just don't. This could all be part of whatever their plan is."

"Well what is this plan?"

"I must assume it is to over throw you and take control of Naboo. I fear for your safety."

"I won't let them, and I won't have that argument again."

"I know, I know." and Carth flashed a knowing smile. "I have the suspicion that we are not dealing with as organized or as many warriors as we think. How many basiliks were tracked into the atmosphere?"

"Less than 20." The NSF replied.

"None were ever reported inside of Theed either. I suggest we find where they landed those beasts and destroy them. Call up whatever tracking data you have on them. If we get to them first much is to be gained."

Jayali smiled. Yes this is exactly the kind of thinking she expected from Carth. Just the kind her people needed.

"With Lexington's forces distracting them here, the basiliks will be vunerable." The queen stated in full agreement, caching on to the plan. "Lets take them out.!"

Meat is murder...... tasty tasty murder."Suggestion: Electrocution works well. Evisceration and Decapitation are also effective, or um, so I've heard."

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Ricky heard a sound, it seemed to be his dad's voice but it was different. He had to look. His little fingers opened slightly, and he saw that his dad was falling, and he also seemed to be bleeding a lot. Ricky knew what that meant, he saw it happen on the Holo Vids. But he never thought it would happen to his dad. He always thought he would be the strongest. Did he feel sad? He wasn't even sure. All he knew was that from now on, he'd be all alone. Something died in his eyes at that moment.

The battle seemed like it was over at the window. And the man that just killed his dad was coming towards him now, maybe to kill him. Strangely enough, Ricky wasn't afraid at all. The person that was scaring him the most had just died. He had no word to put on his actual feeling, it was like there was none.

The man warily removed the chairs from around Ricky, and seemed relieved to find a little boy. "What are you doing here?" Ricky then wanted to get up. He refused the man's hand as help, he wanted to get up by himself. Ricky tried to look at the man's eyes through the visor. It was impossible, but Ricky's look kept steady.

"Why did you kill my dad?" he asked. No resent or pain in his voice at all. Ricky asked that seriously, like he really wanted to understand. "I didn't have a choice.", the man said. "He had a knife and was ready to strike. It was him or me. That's what happens when you hold a weapon." The little boy nodded, then looked away for a moment. Pointing his finger at the big fat man who was now laying at the front, he asked "Is he dead?" "Yes", the man said. Staring at Ricky, he seemed to be deep within his thoughts. That little kid really seemed to accept awful realities with a lot of courage. The man hadn't seen many boys like this one, except among Mandalorian children. He was so very serious, and very silent...

The man then thought it was about time he left this place and tried to find the rest of his team, but the little boy walked up to his side, then stared at him where his eyes were again, with his ever serious look. "You killed my dad. Now I have no where to go."

Cast iron and treadmills? Oh yes. Still sculpting me to what I really want to be, and I love it. :)

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"Commander Fynn Drakus?" asked the Mando as Fynn and his group got to their feet and walked forward.

"That's me" said Fynn as he extended his dirty gloved hand.

Ã¢Â€ÂœI'm Kal Goran. Advance scoutÃ¢Â€Â said the warrior as he gripped FynnÃ¢Â€Â™s hand. Ã¢Â€ÂœI've got orders to join your squads and fight until Theed burns, and the rest of the Galaxy with it."

Ã¢Â€ÂœGood to have youÃ¢Â€Â¦.SergeantÃ¢Â€Â said Drakus after finding the rank markings on the warriorÃ¢Â€Â™s armor. Ã¢Â€ÂœNice work there; that bastard there was giving us quite a time.Ã¢Â€Â

Ã¢Â€ÂœItÃ¢Â€Â™s what I do sir.Ã¢Â€Â

Ã¢Â€ÂœWeÃ¢Â€Â™ll put that to the test more fully before the night is overÃ¢Â€Â challenged Fynn as he slapped the warrior on the shoulder bell.

With a deep breath, Fynn walked over to StarwindÃ¢Â€Â™s body. Pulling his left blaster out and with barely a glance, he blasted a hole through the dying Naboo trooperÃ¢Â€Â™s skull who was laying next to the dead Mandalorian.

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"Not quite yet. I carted Tracyn here after he took a nice shot in the ribs. Broke a few ribs. But he's as good as new."

Jag added the no holds barred punch for effect. Tracyn flinched but took it.

"We are good. But can you fight? You went down pretty hard there."

"I dunno, I'll have to try and walk around to see." Joslyn replied. Solus grabbed her hand and pulled her to her feet. She took a few shaky steps, but she didn't fall over.

"Alright, I just need to shake this off. I'll be able to fight. "Joslyn said.

"Great," Tracyn withdrew his comlink and they walked out the door, "Let's move. I'll call Fynn and we can rendevous somewhere." The Mandalorians exited the hospital and slipped into the darkness yet again.

"None of this is really happening. There is a man. With a typewriter. This is all part of his crazy imagination."

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Joslyn looked up at Jag and Tracyn. She was still a bit woozy but she wasnÃ¢Â€Â™t about to let them down. She sincerely hoped that the back of her hospital gown was not open behind her.

Gingerly she stepped towards the pile of her armour, Ã¢Â€ÂœThis isnÃ¢Â€Â™t everything. Where are my shoulder plates and rippers?Ã¢Â€Â

Tracyn sheepishly tossed them her way and Solus caught them on her behalf.

Ã¢Â€ÂœRaid the body hey?Ã¢Â€Â Joslyn commented as she slowly crouched to pick up her stuff. She noticed that Solus quickly stood behind her with his back to her. Ã¢Â€ÂœMy gown is open isnÃ¢Â€Â™t it?Ã¢Â€Â

Solus nodded, Ã¢Â€ÂœJust a bit.Ã¢Â€Â

Ã¢Â€ÂœGeez,Ã¢Â€Â Joslyn muttered to herself. As she leant forwards she noticed that she was short a few braids. She touched the top of her head to feel that it had been shaved, Ã¢Â€ÂœAh man, it took me forever to get my hair that long.Ã¢Â€Â

Solus looked over his shoulder, Ã¢Â€ÂœTheyÃ¢Â€Â™ll grow back.Ã¢Â€Â

Joslyn placed her helmet on her head, Ã¢Â€ÂœThere problem solved.Ã¢Â€Â She turned to look at Jag and Tracyn who Solus had been blocking from view, Ã¢Â€ÂœDo you mind, I need to get dressed.Ã¢Â€Â

Ã¢Â€ÂœWeÃ¢Â€Â™re fine to stay and watch,Ã¢Â€Â Tracyn teased.

Jag grabbed him by the arm, Ã¢Â€ÂœCome on, weÃ¢Â€Â™ll meet them outside.Ã¢Â€Â

Ã¢Â€ÂœHey why does Solus get to stay?Ã¢Â€Â Tracyn grumbled.

Jag gave a slight nod in the direction they were headed, Ã¢Â€ÂœOut!Ã¢Â€Â he said simply.

Ã¢Â€ÂœI can leave too, if you want.Ã¢Â€Â Solus said as he continued to stand with his back to Joslyn.

Ã¢Â€ÂœIÃ¢Â€Â™m going to need help getting this on, IÃ¢Â€Â™m not as strong as I made out.Ã¢Â€Â Joslyn admitted.

Solus turned around and helped her pick up her things, he was suddenly quiet as he helped her dress.

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As Kelborn and Kel picked up Starwind, Fynn looked up as he caught movement coming from the auction house.

What theÃ¢Â€Â¦

Ã¢Â€ÂœRegimas reporting in sirÃ¢Â€Â¦seems I took a wrong turn.Ã¢Â€Â

Ã¢Â€ÂœWe noticed.Ã¢Â€Â Switching to the private comm., Fynn addressed the young hunter privately. Ã¢Â€ÂœMind explaining to me why you have a child by the hand?Ã¢Â€Â

Ã¢Â€ÂœI was forced to kill his father sirÃ¢Â€Â¦ HeÃ¢Â€Â™s got nobody else.Ã¢Â€Â

Ã¢Â€ÂœThatÃ¢Â€Â™s tough, what do you expect to do about it?Ã¢Â€Â

Regimas looked down at the boy. Ã¢Â€ÂœHeÃ¢Â€Â™s got guts sir. That, and heÃ¢Â€Â™s had a rough time in all this marble paradise. I thoughtÃ¢Â€Â¦if there was any wayÃ¢Â€Â¦Ã¢Â€Â

Ã¢Â€ÂœI donÃ¢Â€Â™t know if youÃ¢Â€Â™ve noticed trooper, but we lost a man, and maybe two others out here. I canÃ¢Â€Â™t spare you to baby sit this kid.Ã¢Â€Â

Ã¢Â€ÂœI understand that sir. But is there no way?Ã¢Â€Â

Fynn looked down at the boy. HeÃ¢Â€Â™d just lost his father, yet he seemed totally calm, even interested at the weapons and gear on RegimasÃ¢Â€Â™s belt.

Ã¢Â€ÂœThere may be a wayÃ¢Â€Â¦Ã¢Â€Â

Time Advance: My Team is now Up to Speed with the Operation and Posts of the Others at the Clinic

TriusÃ¢Â€Â™s Basilisk descended into the ornate square. ItÃ¢Â€Â™s landing struts crushing the remains of the fountain, as well as several dead Naboo. As the cockpit catch opened, Regimas lifted the boy and sat him in the seat.

Fynn leaned in. Ã¢Â€ÂœTouch NOTHING, just sit there until you reach the ship. The crew there will take care of you. Understand?Ã¢Â€Â

The boy nodded.

Ã¢Â€ÂœIÃ¢Â€Â™ll see you on the ship, ok?Ã¢Â€Â Regimas asked.

Ã¢Â€ÂœOkÃ¢Â€Â the boy said back.

As the Mandos stepped back, Ricky waved to Regimas. Looking around almost embarrassed, he waved back.

As the blast shield sealed around the boy, the Basilisk powered up its thrusters and took off into the night sky.

Ã¢Â€ÂœAlrightÃ¢Â€Â¦lets get ourselves organized again. Lets meet up with the others, then figure where weÃ¢Â€Â™re headed next.Ã¢Â€Â

Ã¢Â€ÂœRoger that bossÃ¢Â€Â Regimas sounded off as they returned to the alleysÃ¢Â€Â¦

"You set a code to live by. I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted...I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other men, and I require the same from them."

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Venla was lost. The palace was huge and easy to get turned about in. She found her way outside and made her way through unfamiliar alleys. She almost screamed as she saw the large dark figured shifting swiftly in their movements towards her.

She tried to duck into the shadows but it was too late. They had seen her.

"Come out of the shadows, woman." A commanding masculine voice demanded.

She complied with her hands raised. "Please don't hurt me," she whimpered.

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Using his night amplification viewer setting, FynnÃ¢Â€Â™s visor-optics amplified both heat and the minimal lighting. Usually it highlighted personÃ¢Â€Â™s body anyway, but you could usually make out what they were wearing and any gear they had on. In this caseÃ¢Â€Â¦Is she wearing Anything??

After she spotted Fynn and the others and Kelborn had her at blaster point, Fynn took a moment to switch off this low-light setting, and was able to see that she was indeed clothedÃ¢Â€Â¦.but not much.

"Please don't hurt me" she nearly cried, shivering in the night air.

"What do we do with her Commander?" asked Kelborn.

Ã¢Â€ÂœI donÃ¢Â€Â™t kill unarmed women,Ã¢Â€Â said for all to hear, then switched to his personal comm. Ã¢Â€ÂœBut cover the windows and such in case sheÃ¢Â€Â™s a decoy.Ã¢Â€Â

As the team broke up and scanned every chance of ambush, Fynn pulled the girl against a wall. He considered checking her for tracking devices or such things, but he couldnÃ¢Â€Â™t think of anywhere she might have oneÃ¢Â€Â¦at least nowhere he was willing to reach into.

Ã¢Â€ÂœWhat are you doing out here girl?Ã¢Â€Â he asked after switching his external voice mic back on.

Ã¢Â€ÂœI heard fighting in the streets, so I went to the palace to see what wasÃ¢Â€Â¦Ã¢Â€Â

Ã¢Â€ÂœYou were in the Palace?? When???Ã¢Â€Â

The girl cowered at the demands. Ã¢Â€ÂœI just left thereÃ¢Â€Â¦please donÃ¢Â€Â™t hurt me!Ã¢Â€Â Tears of fright were welling in her eyes.

Ã¢Â€ÂœJust answer my questions.Ã¢Â€Â She leaned away from his grip around her wrist, but it didnÃ¢Â€Â™t help. Ã¢Â€ÂœWere there many soldiers in the Palace?? Men who arenÃ¢Â€Â™t usually assigned there?Ã¢Â€Â

Ã¢Â€ÂœYes, there were security guards everywhere! Some came back wounded just as I leftÃ¢Â€Â¦can I go home now?Ã¢Â€Â

Ã¢Â€ÂœWeÃ¢Â€Â™re clear sirÃ¢Â€Â said Kelborn who walked back to the commander with the others.

Ã¢Â€ÂœHmmmÃ¢Â€Â¦..sure, you can go home girl.Ã¢Â€Â Fynn let go of her wrist; she nearly fell over sheÃ¢Â€Â™d been leaning away from him so much. Ã¢Â€ÂœLetÃ¢Â€Â™s go men; we need to hit the palace before they get more reinforcements!Ã¢Â€Â

As the girl ran down the alley, Regimas seemed ready to chase after her. Ã¢Â€ÂœSir! You sure itÃ¢Â€Â™s a good idea to let her go?? SheÃ¢Â€Â™ll tell the Naboo weÃ¢Â€Â™re headed for the Palace!Ã¢Â€Â

Ã¢Â€ÂœDonÃ¢Â€Â™t worry about it boyÃ¢Â€Â said Fynn with a grin.

Exiting the alley, they turned toward the clinic, but were met by the others who had already leftÃ¢Â€Â¦

*Netty, you might run into Revolver, heÃ¢Â€Â™s prowling around behind us somewhere...*

"You set a code to live by. I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted...I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other men, and I require the same from them."

Ã¢Â€ÂœHopefully they think we are. WeÃ¢Â€Â™ve lost our element of surprise and weÃ¢Â€Â™ve been stopped twice now. So I think itÃ¢Â€Â™s time we fog up their sensor grid some. They want us to go for the queen now, after the last couple fights they think they have a chance; so weÃ¢Â€Â™ll go after our secondary objectives. Regimas! On point! Dachande, weÃ¢Â€Â™re heading north by north-east for secondary objective 3-5. LetÃ¢Â€Â™s go.Ã¢Â€Â

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He stalked back and forth, checking his comms, rifle and then his chest rig; he discovered there had been no change, the same status time and time again. COMMs were down, his rifle charged, sights ready and his REPUBLIC ISSUED armor still in tact. Just as he finished his routine he added another curse for his assignment to NABOO and then to this storage facility for of all things sexy and military; FOOD.

Aside from the great view from the barracks and the occasional night out in THEEDS; this entire assignment had been an entire waste of time, not at all why he had joined the ARMY of the REPUBLIC. He had dreamt of piloting a spacecraft, maybe being an elite commando, or a sniper, but instead he was assigned to the QUARTERMASTERS and then to THEEDS. He didnÃ¢Â€Â™t plan on reenlisting, even if there was a war, if he didnÃ¢Â€Â™t do some real soldiering he was out.

When the first explosions started his heart jumped at the thought of Ã¢Â€Âœgunning downÃ¢Â€Â some MANDOs, the popular guess to who was causing the trouble, but quickly they were dashed and the trail of destruction lead away from him and his warehouse full of gorga roots and chunie fruits and toward the palace.

Ã¢Â€ÂœIÃ¢Â€Â™d do anything to change places with those palaces guards, weÃ¢Â€Â™d get this MANDO thing sorted out in no timeÃ¢Â€Â. He said to one of his buddies from initial intake.

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Fynn peered around the cornerÃ¢Â€Â¦several Republic guards stood at the large, ornate, and in typical Naboo fashion white marble structureÃ¢Â€Â™ entrance behind a makeshift Power Fence that had probably been erected after the Republic purchased the rights to the building.

Solus was already on the move, headed for one of the second story buildings that ringed the warehouse in the very crowded block for a better sniping position, while Fynn hoped Dachande was in the area as well.

Ã¢Â€ÂœThis wonÃ¢Â€Â™t go unreportedÃ¢Â€Â¦weÃ¢Â€Â™ll have company if we linger for too longÃ¢Â€Â said Sergeant Kal from just behind the Commander.

Glancing at the tightly packed civilian housing and stores that encircled the Republic structure, Fynn had to agree. Ã¢Â€ÂœWeÃ¢Â€Â™ll try to be gone before back-up arrivesÃ¢Â€Â¦hopefully most of it will be sent from the PalaceÃ¢Â€Â¦should making meeting the Queen a little less complicated.

Ã¢Â€ÂIn position and ready to engageÃ¢Â€Â came TracynÃ¢Â€Â™s voice over FynnÃ¢Â€Â™s comm.

Gazing across the street, he could see the alley exit where Red Team would attack from.

Ã¢Â€ÂœOk SolusÃ¢Â€Â Fynn whispered into his helmet comm. Ã¢Â€ÂœTime to start the showÃ¢Â€Â¦Ã¢Â€Â

"You set a code to live by. I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted...I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other men, and I require the same from them."

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Halex's green snout lifted, "Sounds good," he replied as he lifted his own sniper rifle. "Let's see if I can get his helmet to fly off his head."

Trenton laughed, "Good call, I'll get the others to joins us. Let's ambush them before they get into the palace."

Halex nodded, "Sounds good, now let me line up my shot."

Trenton slid away into the shadows and called upon their Elite Trooper brethren. All went silently on foot, the five of them moved in. Trenton spotted the Zabrak and grinned, he'd always wanted a Zabrak horn as a trophy. He heard the sniper shot and then five Elite Troopers attacked.

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Ã¢Â€ÂœWeÃ¢Â€Â™ll try to be gone before back-up arrivesÃ¢Â€Â¦hopefully most of it will be sent from the PalaceÃ¢Â€Â¦should making meeting the Queen a little less complicated."

"Time to start the show....."

Kal grinned under his helmet. He slipped behind a pillar, not thirty yards from the Republic guards. Suddenly, a shot rang out, and one that was NOT from Solus's rifle. "Fierfek!! What was that!"

"Solus, come in, I repeat, come in. Status report! Solus!" Fynn was speaking rapidly over the comm. Kal's attention was drawn to more pressing matters when five Naboo began assaulting the Mandalorian position. Kal managed to snap off a few shots from his Verpine, one of which hit a Naboo in the arm, spinning him around and dropping him to the ferrocrete in a spray of blood. "Fall back, we need to re-group, Commander." Kal methodically fired, trying to keep their heads down, all the while backing away towards a building entrance.

"Sergeant, where are you going?"

"I'm trying to find Solus."

"Well do that, then haul your shebs back here, we need you."

"Understood." Kal kicked a door in and proceed to locate the stairs. Within moments he was on the roof and headed for Solus's last known position.

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Joslyn had gone up to the roof with Solus, more because he'd dragged her there than her actually wanting to go. She'd laid on the rooftop beside him, but down near his waist. He'd been absorbed in his shot and hadn't noticed that he'd been zeroed in on.

Joslyn had grabbed him and rolled him out of the way before the other sniper could shoot him. "Sniper, adjacent roof," Joslyn said in their private com, forgetting to reset it so the others could hear.

Solus moved to the cover of a marble chimney, "Get behind me," he instructed her.

Joslyn did as she was asked and kept an eye out for any other attacks. Shooting broke out below. The others hailed Solus but he ignored them, caught up in the moment.

Kal appeared on the roof and Joslyn had to ease back her finger from the trigger of her ripper, "Kal, nice to see you. But get down, we have another sniper to deal with."

As if to confirm what she'd just said, a blaster bolt sailed through the air as Kal dropped, the bolt going directly where his head had been.

Solus returned fire and there was a satisfying thud as the bolt hit it's mark. "He won't be bothering us anymore," Solus confirmed.

Kal stood up, "Joslyn, we best get back to the others."

"No," Solus said sharply, "She stays with me."

Joslyn paused in getting up, she knew she was in no fit state to run but she didn't really have an excuse to stay with Solus, or did she? "I can throw bombs from here, I don't know if I can keep up with running at the moment."

Before Kal could comment a rodian in dark clothing appeared on the rooftop, blade in one hand and a blaster in the other. Joslyn raised her rippers, "Guess talk is over for now."

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Joslyn took out the Rodian. "Can I do anything?"

Solus dropped an Elite, then said, "Lay down a suppressing fire on the ordinary Naboo soldiers, I'm taking out the higher threats." Another went down with a smoking hole in his chest, punctuating his sentence.

Kal shouldered his Verpine. "Excellent advice. I think I'll follow suit." He noticed Tracyn entering a roof across the way, engaging the Naboo's there. Kal dropped a number of troops, but another several squads showed up, lighting up the whole area with blasterfire. "Hold up. I've got a something," Kal went prone, then popped up, now with a mini-rocket on his gauntlet. "Surprise!" The rocket jetted down, blowing a hole in the Naboo's formation, and sending several bodies flying.

"Haha!" Kal quickly snapped his flamethrower onto his left gauntlet, replacing the laser cutter. He fired a cable dart, quickly rappelling down onto the street level, and landed right next to a surprised Naboo. He plunged his gauntlet blade into his chest, but several Naboo turned around, and turned their aim to him. "Oh, no. That's not good" Two bolts smashed into his chest, sending him flying into a couple of trash cans. He coughed. "Osik. That hurt." He kicked a trash can off of him. Look what they did! They got overripe muja fruit on my armor! Ok, now I'm pissed. Kal rose up, facing the shocked soldiers, and raised the flamethrower. "Got bes'kad?"